Bajau Laut Eviction Tackling Complexity Of Statelessness In Sabah


 
MEDIA reports indicate that on June 4–5, hundreds of Bajau Laut in the Semporna district including Pulau Bohey Dulang, Pulau Maiga, Pulau Bodgaya, Pulau Sebangkat and Pulau Sibuan lost their homes following demolishment by the authorities, citing concerns of security and cross-border crime.
While eviction notices were issued from May 2–4, the demolition and burning of houses have fallen short of upholding the human rights and dignity of these marginalised communities.
The Social and Economic Research Initiative (SERI), while recognising the complexity of statelessness in Sabah, advocates for pragmatic and inclusive solutions in ensuring peace, stability and order, as well as preserving the dignity of affected stakeholders.
The mishandling of Sabah’s stateless individuals, with a particular focus on the Bajau Laut community has to be addressed.
Reports of the torn down and burnt houses have to be investigated. Such actions not only violate fundamental human rights but also perpetuate the cycle of marginalisation and discrimination towards any community.
(Pic credit: Reuters)The Bajau Laut community, a subset of the broader Sama-Bajau ethnic group, originates from the Sulu Sea and surrounding regions in maritime Southeast Asia.
They are referred to locally in Sabah as “Pala’u” or “Pelaut”, a cognate for “Sea Gypsies” for their nomadic and seafaring traditions. Over time, socio-economic pressures have prompted some families to move from their maritime lifestyle to coastal settlements.
Despite their historical ties to the region, the Bajau Laut face challenges regarding their legal status.
In Sabah, they are often labelled as “stateless”, lacking formal citizenship rights in Malaysia, and consequently vulnerable to poverty and discrimination.
While we commend the efforts of the state government and Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Md Noor in assisting stateless Bajau Laut seafaring nomads whose homes were demolished, we urge the Government and relevant stakeholders to:
Establish a Special Committee dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and needs of the Bajau Laut community in Sabah;Engage in meaningful roundtable/dialogue sessions with representatives of the Bajau Laut community and relevant stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions to address their needs and concerns;Take immediate steps to rectify any injustices inflicted upon the affected individuals and provide them with necessary support and assistance especially relocation to alternative housing, access to proper healthcare and education for the displaced community; andConduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged misconduct, ensuring accountability for those found responsible.As advocates for social justice, we stand in solidarity with the Bajau Laut community and all those affected.
We also note the concerns on border security raised by local authorities but such concerns cannot override that of human rights and dignity.
We are hopeful that the current government will adopt a more progressive approach based on care and compassion values, implement a balanced and inclusive mechanism in addressing the root causes of statelessness and marginalisation, including ensuring access to documentation and legal recognition of the rights of the Bajau Laut community.
The Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI) is a non-partisan think-tank dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based policies that address issues of inequality, particularly at the intersection of technology and society.
The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of MMKtT.
- Focus Malaysia


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